ACT National Examination The ACT exam will be administered on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Science 2190. Finals Week University of Minnesota, Morris students will take their final exams Monday, Dec. 14 to Thursday, Dec. 17. Office Closings and Winter Break Hours University of Minnesota, Morris administrative offices will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 and Dec. 31 to Jan. 1. Some offices may be closed Dec. 28 to Dec. 30 as well.

LSAT Exam The LSAT exam will be administered on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Science 2190. UMM Holiday Art Sale The UMM Holiday Art Sale continues on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Humanities Fine Arts Edward J. and Helen Jane Morrison Gallery. Local artists, students, staff, and faculty members will sell their artwork and handmade items to support the UMM Art Club. 2015 Holiday Soirée The UMM Music Discipline is pleased to present its second Holiday Soirée, featuring music and poetry from Minnesota composers and writers.

Soles4Souls Service Project The Cougar women's volleyball team invites the community to participate in its Soles4Souls service project. Soles4Souls is a global social-enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing. Those interested in participating can drop off shoes through Sunday, Nov. 29, at the Regional Fitness Center lobby or the Morris Area High School athletic director's office.

MORRIS — Roger Rose, associate professor of political science, has joined the University of Minnesota, Morris Center for Small Towns (CST) as director. Rose is propelled by his interest in local and state policy, and his research identifies what motivates people to serve local governments and nonprofits. Rose, who came to Morris in 2009, became familiar with CST in 2010 while working with students hired through the office to gather and analyze data about student interest in public-service careers.